Manish is a common Hindu name, derived from a Sanskrit word - "manishi" meaning "A genius or an intellectual"

Contrary to the popular belief , the name "Manish" is not composed of two words "man"(mann) which means Mind and "ish" which means God. Probably this belief arises from the fact that many Indian names that end with "ish" actually refer to God.The popular meaning of Manish is "God of Mind".

Many Hindu Male children are given this name. It is a popular name in central and northern parts of India.

Famous Indians with this name are:

• Manish Kumar (a leading software developer)
• Manish Malhotra (a leading fashion designer)
• Manish Bhasin (British sports presenter)